Tabernacle Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NC School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 287 students
Yearly Tuition: $4,650
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 16 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Tabernacle Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)
National Christian School Association (NCSA)

Religious Affiliation

Baptist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Tabernacle Christian School
Kind	38
1	28
2	30
3	25
4	23
5	16
6	24
7	22
8	13
9	27
10	11
11	11
12	19

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Year Founded

1970

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

287 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 24%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

98%

Average Class Size

16 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$4,650

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Tuition Notes

Tuition cost is $4,650.00 for all students. PreSchool student rates will differ as we offer half day programs. They may also come two or three days a week. We accept the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship. This covers $4,200 in tuition per child. Visit www.ncseaa.edu and select K-12 grants for more information.

Summer Program Cost Notes

$100 per week. Please call for more information.

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kaleigh Cruse

Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballGolf

Intramural Sports OnlySoccer

Volleyball

School Notes

"The mission of Tabernacle Christian School is to assist parents in the training, education, and spiritual development of their children for the glory of God!" At Tabernacle Christian School of Hickory, North Carolina, we will partner with your family to provide your child with a high level of academic excellence nurtured in an environment that is distinctively Christian.
We believe this will provide your child with the strength and ability to lead a godly, productive, and happy life.

"The mission of Tabernacle Christian School is to assist parents in the training, education, and spiritual development of their children for the glory of God!" At Tabernacle Christian School of Hickory, North Carolina, we will partner with your family to provide your child with a high level of academic excellence nurtured in an environment that is distinctively Christian.
We believe this will provide your child with the strength and ability to lead a godly, productive, and happy life.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Tabernacle Christian School cost?

Tabernacle Christian School's tuition is approximately $4,650 for private students.

What schools are Tabernacle Christian School often compared to?

Tabernacle Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Hickory Christian Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Tabernacle Christian School?

The acceptance rate of Tabernacle Christian School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 82%.

What sports does Tabernacle Christian School offer?

Tabernacle Christian School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Golf, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer and Volleyball.

What is Tabernacle Christian School's ranking?

Tabernacle Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Tabernacle Christian School?

The application deadline for Tabernacle Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

5 10/6/2018

We have had nothing but positive and loving faculties. We absolutely love Tabernacle!

- Posted by Parent - Heather Speagle

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Catawba County, NC is $7,005 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Catawba County, NC is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).